Today, doctors recommend that parents always use a digital thermometer to take their child’s temperature. Mercury thermometers are no longer used since mercury is a toxic metal. If you have a mercury thermometer, contact your local health department to learn how to safely remove it from your home. Breakdown of Digital Thermometers 1. Rectal (in […]
How do I keep my baby safe with the stairs in our house?
Question: How do I keep my baby safe with the stairs in our house? My baby is starting to really crawl. Our house has stairs and I want to be sure he is safe – we use baby gates. When (and how) should I try to teach him to go up / down steps? Answer […]
Spring Snack Mix
Beautiful sunshiny days in February and March leave me hopeful that Spring is coming soon and the winter of influenza will soon be a distant memory. I am ready to welcome Spring with open arms and open windows. Anyone else feeling the same way? Luckily there are a few fun holidays like St. Patrick’s Day […]
An Ode to Home Remedies (Do they really work?)
People who know me know that I have a special place in my heart for the amazing things that vinegar and baking soda can do. Really, the way I look at it, these things might as well be set in front of the Pope for canonization. They truly are miracles. It seems that everyone seems […]
Snow Angel Craft
Omaha hasn’t had much snow yet. Hopefully we will soon, so kids can enjoy all the fun snow-related activities like sledding, building snow forts and creating real snow angels. If your child is like mine, and can’t wait for more snow there is a fun activity they can do inside to make a snow angel. […]
7 Lessons from Grandkids
7 important lessons grandkids have taught me I have now been a grandma for almost 7 years! As I look back on those past years, I realize that I am a better, smarter person because of the things my grandchildren have taught me. Here are the “top” lessons: 1. If you hurry, you will miss the […]
